Ex-Husband's Regret

Hope house
Ava

It was Saturday. A day after the dinner party. Yesterday had been hectic but I was happy that it

had been a success none the less.

I get out of bed and go to my bathroom for my morning routine. Even though Ethan had come back

to my house with me, he didn’t sleep over. He had an early start today and he didn’t want to

interrupt my sleep when he it was time for him to leave.

I brush my teeth as I think about all that happened yesterday.

When Emma cornered me I had been ready for a showdown. I knew the moment Rowan walked

out and found me and Emma having a face off.

I find it surprising that I could sense his presence when Emma couldn’t. I wanted to get back at

Emma for all the lies she spouted. I wanted Rowan to see the kind of woman he was madly in love.

I meant every single word I told her, but it was time for his eyes to be opened.

Everyone held Emma in high regards. They thought that she was perfect. That she wasn’t capable

of anything bad. While that is true for the girl she used to be, it isn’t for the woman she had

become.

Maybe the pain of losing Rowan all those years back had changed her. Maybe being a lawyer had

cracked her interior and made her ruthless. I’ll never know. The truth still stands that she has

changed a lot and not for the better.

After I finish brushing my teeth, I step into the shower. It doesn’t take me long to be done.

Walking into my bedroom, I pick up my outfit for the day and put it on. Just like always I’m

comfortable in jeans, t–shirt and flat shoes.

I move downstairs and start preparing breakfast for myself. I had a meeting with Mary at The

Hope House at nine. It was a normal procudure that happens everytime we hold and event.

My phone vibrates with an incoming text while I was eating, interrupting my thoughts.

(Morning beautiful)

I smile at the message from Ethan. It felt so good to be wanted and desired. This is how I’d wanted things to be with Rowan but he held back. We could have had a wonderful relationship but he’d

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It was his loss.

treasured me and that’s all I could hope

I end it

you

just have to stop by Hope House then I’ll be meeting

miss

my

reply. I’ve never been this bold and it

Fuck, I’m hard from just

[You are?]

that he was aroused because of me. Just from thinking of me.

but after what he said I’m not so sure. He might have gotten aroused because he imagined

embarrassing given I’m in a squad car and I’m sure

Unable to contain my happiness. Ethan was good at making me feel special. He made me feel like a

can make you

last night,

with another smiley face.

comes back a few

to make sure you remembered each and every thrust with every

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the dishes on the sink. Making a

can make it up to

while, I decide it was time for me to leave. I take what I need, close my house and

For once in a long time, I feel like things were falling

House is a masterpiece, boasting of a sleek and contemporary design. It features clean lines and large glass window. The

the house, a long tree lined driveway welcomes you, leading up to an impressive entrance adorned with a grand double–height glass door flanked by

you are greeted by a breathtaking foyer with a soaring

and functionality. The living room is flooded with natural light and it features plush

dream with a state of the art appliances, marble countertops and a large

numerous spacious bedroom, each uniquely decorated according to each child’s preference, ensuring that each one of them has a personalized and comfortable place

also has recreational areas like a game room, home theatre, library, gym, an indoor swimming pool and a playground with

Hope Houses are built on acres of land and with the same design. We pride ourselves in offering the

I asked my architect to come up with the design, I wanted these kids to have

joy. It always makes me happy that Tut able to change their

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I get to the living

relax and just

hug as many as I can

who were relaxing in the sofas greet me

and then greet

where Mary is?” I

Kira, a seventeen year old who was kicked out by

pregnant answers.

fifteen and she has been with us for two years.

her decision. Monica, her baby girl was a breath